I’m not sure we’ve ever seen anything quite like the current situation involving Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Yes, we’ve seen talented players traded before, stemming in part as a result of a desire for a new contract or after some erratic behavior or a falling out or whatever but when you really break it all down the Antonio Brown saga that has been playing out since Week 17 is unique unto itself and the reported interest, or lack thereof, in a trade is a byproduct of that fact.

How do I know we’ve never seen anything like this before?

Well, let’s start with the easily identifiable fact that since I entered the NFL as a rookie in 2001, Brown is simply the most consistent and dominant skill position player I think I’ve ever seen. Six straight years with 100+ receptions, 1,250 yards, and at least nine touchdowns with most years far exceeding those numbers is insane. And even more impressively he seemingly produces every single week,...